It turned out that he wasn't the only person feeling pressured and inferior in this matter. Elizabeth felt the same way!What did that imply? It meant that Elizabeth loved him! Only when someone was truly in love that one would feel unworthy and insecure. The urge of wanting to better in order to b
Miranda's eyes gleamed with admiration and awe, with a yearning to achieve more. She couldn't help but wonder when she would rise to such a height, where her skills would lead to discussions and even stir some envy, all earned by her own merit. She sighed and realized that she still wasn't putting
Miranda had just finished speaking and was about to sit down when Paul asked another question. "Could you elaborate on your point by incorporating examples from interdisciplinary research in biology and physics?"She was surprised by the unexpected request. Even Christine couldn't help but glance at
Elizabeth was part of Paul's research team, yet this opportunity to stand out had been given to Miranda instead. She couldn't help but feel it was unfair favoritism.After the morning conference ended, everyone had lunch together at the hotel. Then, they had an hour-long break before the afternoon s
Someone chuckled and said, "Not surprising! It's not surprising at all.""You've been chatting away, Dr. Young," another chimed in. "Don't just stand there. Take a seat. Miranda, you too…"It was Miranda's first time attending a private academic gathering, and she was surprised to see that these typ
In the hallway, Christine was the first to return to her room.Paul took Miranda's shawl from his arm and handed it to her. "Are you… alright?" She knew what he was concerned about and smiled as she took the shawl. "Don't worry, I'm not drunk.""That's a relief." "Dr. Jefferson, thank you for this
First, biology was Christine's main area of influence—her stronghold, so to speak. Given their shared connection, everyone was willing to give Miranda an opportunity to speak.After all, who wouldn't appreciate a talented student? Even if she wasn't their mentee, she was still a promising young tale
Miranda had found a shell. Though she wasn't sure what type it was, the mix of purple and orange was especially beautiful.She waved at Paul excitedly. "Dr. Jefferson! Come and look at this!" She looked like a child who had just found treasure and was eager to share it with her friend.He quickly wa
Miranda wasn't naive or inexperienced. She immediately recognized Paul's arousal. Could it be…"Did it not have any effect at all after soaking in cold water for so long?"Paul had his back to her, so Miranda couldn't see his expression. All she heard was a low, almost inaudible voice. "No…""Then y
Miranda spoke in a tone that was neither hot nor cold, her attitude as indifferent as always. Elizabeth couldn't help but glance inside the room. "Have you seen Dr. Jefferson?""Yes, we met at the banquet. We came back together.""And after that?" Elizabeth asked anxiously. "After what?" Miranda l
Elizabeth was pacing back and forth anxiously in the adjacent room. She glanced at her watch more than ten times in the last minute. She bit her lip as the quiet environment amplified the unease in her heart. She reached for her phone several times, but she put it back on the table in the end. Whe
Miranda sneered coldly. "Does this mean any woman with a bit of achievement must have climbed her way up by sleeping with men in your eyes? Speaking of which, let's just take a look at Dr. Rachel Browne from Echo Bay Institute of Technology. "Not only is she one of the country's top astrophysicists
Paul came looking for Miranda after asking a waiter for directions. Unexpectedly, he saw Wyatt chasing Miranda just as he approached. Paul blurted out those words in that moment of urgency when he saw Wyatt reaching out to grab her. Wyatt's hand froze in midair. Meanwhile, Miranda was momentarily
"Mind having a chat?" Wyatt asked.Although Miranda felt puzzled, she maintained a smile on her face. "I don't mind, but we don't seem to be in the same academic field.""Didn't you say during your speech at the forum yesterday that the charm of research comes from interdisciplinary collaboration? I
These old-timers like Crosby weren't strangers to trying to matchmake Paul, whether setting him up with relatives or pairing him with students. Over the years, they had tried countless times, and Paul's answer was always the same. "Not considering it at the moment."Crosby hadn't planned on bringing
The night was deep, with the moonlight shining brightly.The academic banquet was held in the hotel's largest grand hall. It was chosen for convenience since the attendees could retreat to their rooms for a quick rest before returning. There were no red carpets, no flowers, and no luxury cars. Only
"What is this?" Miranda had an inkling of what it might be, but she kept her emotions in check and asked.The staff member smiled faintly. "Ms. Sutton, you're exceptional. We look forward to your presence at tonight's academic banquet." With that, he turned and walked away.She looked down at the i